The Unexpected Cheerleading Backgrounds of Some of Your Favorite Celebrities

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi Had Difficulty Being a Cheerleader

Snooki is widely recognized from the famous MTV reality show Jersey Shore. For those unfamiliar, Jersey Shore featured the lives of several young Italian-Americans. During high school in Marlboro, New York, Snooki was a cheerleader. A common issue she struggled with, like many other young women, was keeping her weight in check. She constantly worried that her position as a flier might be given to someone lighter. Cheerleading poses various challenges, and for Snooki, the significant challenge was managing her weight during a very demanding phase of a young woman’s life.